Estill Voice Training with Leon
What is Estill Voice Training?
Estill Voice Training (EVT) is a revolutionary model of vocal function that helps add strength, clarity and character to your voice through simple, focussed exercises.
Based on the research of world-renowned vocie scientist and educator Jo Estill.
EVT turns everyday vocal activities into 'Figures' (or exercises) that empower athletic control and artistic expression.
EVT promotes body awareness and mindfulness to give you the confidence that your voice will always be ready to respond to any challenge you may face in performance and daily life.
Who This Is For
Estill Voice Training is the simplest way of working with an extraordinarily complex system; the human voice:
- Singers
- Actors
- Musicians
- Musical Directors
- Voice Coaches
- Speech & Language Therapists/Pathologists
- Otolaryngologists/ENTs
- Anyone who is interested in undering more about their voice and what it can do
What You Will Gain
Training combines vocal mechanics, physiology, and metaphysics:
✅ Replaces mystery with knowledge
✅ Reduces performance anxiety and promotes confidence
✅ Empowers students to make choices
✅ Provides vocal variety for performance and daily living
✅ Leads to a balance of vocal health and aesthetic freedom
How Sessions Work
Courses vary in duration from:
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One-Day Introduction to EVT
- One-Day Special Interest/Topic
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Level One & Two Course (presented online, in-person across several weeks or over 5 days)
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Estill Figures Proficiency (EFP) Certification
- Estill Master Training (EMT) Certification
A little more about Estill Voice Training: Jo Estill separated voice training into three disciplines
Craft
Encompassing everything of which the voice is capable.
This stage is all about learning the structures that contribute to sound and gaining conscious, deliberate control of them.
Artistry
Application of Craft to your communication; be it a dramatic performance, musical theatre, sales, presentation skills, lecturing or customer service call.
Performance Magic (Metaphysics)
The experience performing, of becoming one with your audience; the rare, breath-taking moments when you feel truly connected and understood.
Estill Voice Training Level One and Two Courses focus on Craft as the foundation for every vocal task. The voice you use to sing with is the same voice that chats with friends and shouts for joy. When you master the basic movement of healthy vocal function, you unlock endless possibilities for Artistry and opportunities for magical Performances!
Training & Certification Pathways
Introductory Workshops
Estill Voice Training Introductory courses are delivered by certified trainers of EMT level or above.
These 1-day courses are designed as a taster of the full Level 1 & 2 course.
Introductory courses are useful for team training refresher courses.
Special Interest Courses
These workshops may be focussed on a specific Estill based topic like Belting, or a more general voice topic like articulation/diction, singing in an accent, acting through song, Using Estill VoicePrint Plus, or a Masterclass!
Level One & Two Courses
Level One and Two courses are delivered in-person and online by EMCIs across the world in a variety of languages.
Attendees on these courses receive an official attendance certificate upon completion.
Practise Groups
Many people want to practise their new skills after a Level One & Two course.
Practise groups give an opportunity to practise the figures with an EMT or EMCI.
N.B. This is not EFP preparation.
Estill Figures Proficiency (EFP)
The first certification level for Estill Voice Training.
You can train with an EMT or EMCI to achieve the exam protocols (different from the figures in the workbooks) & then take the exam (usually 1.5-2 hrs) with an EMCI.
Estill Master Trainer (EMT)
Trainers at this level are able to teach Estill Voice officially in their institutions, train attendees on public Level One & Two courses as well as deliver 1-day Introduction Courses.
Becoming an EMT often takes a minimum of 2.5 years.
Estill Mentor Course Instructor
There are fewer than 40 EMCIs globally Sept '25).
EMCIs are licensed to deliver public Level 1 & 2 courses, train participants, and mentor EFP & EMT candidates.